Police in Sokoto State have warned political parties against violence, hate speech, and the spread of fake news ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. According to Punch, the police vowed to hold party leaders accountable for any breaches, urging them to caution their supporters and ensure peaceful conduct as political activities begin to build toward the polls.

In preparation for the Osun 2026 elections, Commissioner of Police Gotan has advised political parties to notify the police prior to holding any political rallies. This measure aims to ensure a peaceful, credible, and violence-free electoral process, highlighting the responsibilities expected of all political actors and their supporters.

The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, has called on local government chairmen across the state to take a more active role in addressing insecurity, according to Tribune Online. The report frames the appeal as a push for stronger local involvement in security efforts, but provides no further operational details, timeline, casualty figures, or specific incidents. It centers on coordination between police leadership and council authorities in Sokoto State.

Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, the Kogi State Police Command has assured political parties of adequate security and peaceful conduct of the polls. Police warned against electoral violence as parties signed a peace accord in Lokoja, the state capital. The command stressed its commitment to ensuring a violence-free election process, with parties pledging to conduct their campaigns and political activities peacefully in line with the agreement.

Oyo State Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga has warned political leaders and their supporters against making inflammatory statements that could trigger violence during the electioneering period. He issued the caution on Tuesday, September 8, at a symposium on peaceful electoral conduct in Oyo State themed “Beyond Political Rhetoric,” urging politicians not to turn electoral contests into warfare, according to Tribune Online.

Ibrahim Gotan, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, has urged political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to maintain peaceful conduct in the lead-up to the governorship election. During an interactive session at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, he emphasized the importance of collective efforts among political actors to ensure a peaceful electoral process.